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Ministry of Defence
Indian Army Intensifies Flood Relief Operations in Maharashtra : OP Varsha 21
Pune: 24 July 2021
With the unprecedented rains and resultant overflowing of various rivers, a number of areas in Ratnagiri, Kohlapur, Sangli and other Districts of Maharashtra have been inundated. On request of civil administration, Southern Command has mobilised flood relief and rescue teams to assist the locals in flood affected areas. As on 24 July 2021 a total of 15 flood relief teams from Aundh Military Station and Bombay Engineering Group , Pune have been deployed for flood relief and rescue operations in Sangli, Palus, Burli and Chiplun . The columns are involved in rescue of local villagers stranded in submerged areas and in restoring normalcy in these inundated areas. Over 100 persons have been rescued from the affected areas to safe locations.
The Indian Army is also providing cooked meals and drinking water in tankers to the villagers. Medical camps have also been established wherein medical teams of Army Doctors and Nursing Assistants have been deployed for providing necessary first aid and medicines to locals being evacuated from flood affected areas. The Army also with its deployed engineering efforts cleared the main route at Posare Budruk village of Ratnagiri district which was blocked due to landslide.
The Army has established a Flood Relief Operation War Room at the Pune based Headquarters Southern Command to monitor the ongoing situation. Additional 10 flood relief teams have been put on alert for any contingency.
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COMPLAINT AGAINST HALLMARKED JEWELLERY/JEWELLER/HALLMARKING CENTER ON INSTANCES OF LESSER PURITY/FINENESS & REDRESSAL THERE OFF BY BIS
Hallmarking of Gold Jewellery and Artefacts had been made mandatory. The purity/fineness of the Gold Jewellery/Artefacts are checked and certified by BIS recognized Assaying & Hallmarking Centres. BIS is also having the scheme of Hallmarking of Silver Jewellery. After checking the purity the same by the assaying center, the purity/fineness is marked on the Gold/Silver Jewellery/Artefects which is in turn sold by the jewellers to common consumers.
There are rare instances wherein the customers are being cheated on lesser purity by the unlawful Jewellers / Hallmarking Centers itself. BIS came across one such case recently wherein an aggrieved customer who bought silver meal plates and a tumbler from a renowed jeweller. Suspecting the purity of the articles purchased, the customer tested the same in a Hallmarking Center and asked for the Certificate of Purity. When the same was refused, the customer got suspicion on unethical trade practices on the Hallmarking Center and didn’t hesitate to make a complaint with BIS.
BIS took action by acting on the complaint immediately and investigated the issue and took sever action against the unlawful Hallmarking Center and also ensured necessary redressal to the customer. It is to be noted that during the whole process of investigation, the customer was also kept in the loop and well informed on the actions taken by BIS to ensure at most transparency.
BIS being a service organisation, values common consumer the most and it is requested that in case any common public is cheated on Purity/Fineness in a Hallmarked Gold/Silver Jewellery/Artefect, either by a jeweller or a Hallmarking Center, the same may kindly be reported as a complaint to BIS either by visiting the nearest Branch Office or through phone/email/compliant portal in BIS Website/Letter or through BIS CARE APP . It is ensured that BIS shall take immediate action on the complaint and necessary redressal will be ensured to the consumer.
Issued in public interest by Bureau of Indian Standards, Southern Regional Office, IV Cross Road, CIT Campus, Taramani, Chennai -600113. Phone 044 22541442 /22541584 E mail sro@bis.gov.in. For more details, kindly contact www.bis.gov.in or download BIS Care APP, according to the press release issued by H.Ajay Khanna, Deputy Director – Marketing & Consumer Affairs.
Prime Minister's Office
Telephone conversation between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Secretary General of the United Nations, H.E. Antonio Guterres
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with the United Nations Secretary-General , His Excellency António Guterres.
Both leaders discussed the recent attack on the UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo , where two Indian peacekeepers were martyred.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the UN Security General to ensure expeditious investigations, to bring the perpetrators of this attack to justice. He underscored India’s abiding commitment to UN Peacekeeping, with more than 2,50,000 Indian peacekeepers having served under UN Peacekeeping Missions so far. 177 Indian peacekeepers have made the supreme sacrifice while serving in UN peacekeeping Missions, the largest by any Troop Contributing Country.
UNSG offered his condolences to the families of the two martyred Indian Border Security Force personnel, as well as to the Government and the people of India. He reiterated his unequivocal condemnation of the attack against MONUSCO and assured all possible action in conducting speedy investigations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also underscored India’s unwavering support to peace and stability in the Democratic People of the Congo, where nearly 2040 Indian soldiers are presently deployed at MONUSCO.
Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rate Notification No. 102/2021 - Customs 
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby makes the following amendments in the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Notification No.98/2021-CUSTOMS , dated 16th December, 2021 with effect from 23rd December, 2021.
In the SCHEDULE-I of the said Notification, for serial No.18 and the entries relating thereto, the following shall be substituted, namely: -
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Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Labour Force Participation Rate
From the Periodic Labour Force Survey  conducted by the National Sample Survey Office , Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation during July 2021– June 2022, estimated Unemployment Rate  according to usual status +subsidiary status) in India during the period was 4.1 percent.
As per the latest PLFS Annual report, 2021-22, the estimated Labour Force Participation Rate  on usual status  for persons of age 15 years & above has increased since 2019-20 which is mentioned below:
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LFPR on usual status  for persons of age 15 years & above 
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2019-20
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53.5
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2020-21
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54.9
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55.2
This information was given by the Minister of State  for the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Ministry of Planning and Minister of State in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
An additional ST population of 3.6 lakhs to be covered after expansion of scheduled areas in Rajasthan following today’s cabinet decision: Jual Oram
The Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram briefed media today about the important decision taken by Cabinet today regarding declaration of Scheduled Areas in Rajasthan under Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The Minister informed that the areas comprising of 3 complete districts namely Banswara, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh; 9 complete tehsils, 1 complete block and 46 complete gram panchayats covering 227 villages in district Udaipur, Rajsamand, Chittorgarh, Pali and Sirohi of Rajasthan, would be included in the Scheduled Areas in the State of Rajasthan.
The Minister further informed that the Scheduled Tribe population covered under the Scheduled Area will thus increase from 4188056 to 4551917, while the total population covered under the Scheduled Areas will become 6463353. Also, the total land area under the Scheduled Areas will increase from 19818.86 sq. km. to 23354.96 sq. km. With this an additional ST population of 3.6 lakhs will be covered under scheduled areas.
Shri Jual Oram further stated that this increase will result in several benefits to the people residing in those areas. For direct recruitment in Government Jobs  in the Scheduled Areas of Rajasthan, 45% of seats will be reserved for local ST population. Seats will also be reserved for several vocational graduation/ post-graduation and diploma courses. The area will also be covered by separate service rules/cadre for all Government Services, other than State Service. Posts in the government services will thus remain less vacant in the area, which in turn will help in effective implementation of various schemes and services in the area.
The Minister further added that the Panchayat  will also become applicable in the area, along with the concomitant powers and benefits. Moreover, the proposed additional area will now receive more funds for infrastructure and socio-economic development.
The major ST communities which will benefit from this addition include ‘Bhil’, ‘Bhil Garasia’, ‘Garasia ’, ‘Mina’ etc.
Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Ms. Lina Nair explained that the Tribal Affairs Ministry held several rounds of discussions and interactions with the State Government to arrive at the final declaration of scheduled areas in Rajasthan.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition of certain equity share capital of LT Foods Limited by SALIC International Investment Corporation
The Competition Commission of India  approves acquisition of certain equity share capital of LT Foods Limited by SALIC International Investment Corporation under Section 31 of the Competition Act, 2002.
Acquirer
SALIC International Investment Corporation  is an unlisted limited liability company based in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is fully owned and controlled by Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company . SALIC is an investment company with holdings in various international companies specialized in the fields of agriculture and trading of food commodities both in Saudi Arabia and internationally. SALIC’s agri-business is focused on farming and procurement as well as importing commodities into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Targets
LT Foods Limited  is a 70-year-old consumer food company engaged in the specialty rice-based foods business across the globe. LT Foods has a subsidiary Daawat Foods Limited . The business of LT Foods and DFL in India comprises basmati and other specialty rice led by brands such as Daawat and other regional brands such as Heritage, Devaaya, Chef Secretz, Rozana, etc. catering to a diverse customer portfolio, ranging from value to premium consumers.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Home Affairs
PM reviews Vishakhapatnam Gas Leak Incident
All out efforts are being made to tackle the situation on ground
Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, chaired a high-level meeting today morning to take stock of the steps being taken in response to the Vishakhapatnam gas leak incident. He discussed at length the measures being taken for the safety of the affected people as well as for securing the site affected by the disaster. The meeting was attended by Shri Rajnath Singh, Defense Minister, Shri Amit Shah, Home Minister,Ministers of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai and Shri G. Kishan Reddy,besides other senior officers.
On receiving the first information about the incident today morning, the Prime Minister and the Home Minister talked with CM, Andhra Pradesh and assured all required aid and assistance from the Centre to tackle the situation. They are monitoring the situation closely and continuously.
Immediately after this meeting, Cabinet Secretary took a detailed review meeting along with the Secretaries of the Ministries of Home Affairs, Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Chemicalsand Petrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Information and Broadcasting; Members of the National Disaster Management Authority  and Director General , National Disaster Response Force ; Director General of Health Services  and Director AIIMS, and other medical experts; to chart out specific steps to support the management of the situation on the ground. Principal Secretary to Prime Minister was also present in the meeting.
It was decided that a team from CBRN  unit of NDRF from Pune,along with an expert team of National Environmental Engineering Research Institute , Nagpur would be rushed to Vishakhapatnam immediately to support the State Government in the management of the crisis on the ground, and also to take measures for resolving the short term as also long term medical impact of the leak.
The incident of Styrene gas leakage occurred in a chemical plant in the early hours today at 3 am in RR Venkatapuram village, Gopalapatnam Mandal in Visakhpatnam District. It affected the surrounding villages namely Narava, B.C Colony, Bapuji Nagar, Kampalapalem and Krishna Nagar. Styrene gas, which is toxic in nature, may cause irritation to the skin, eyes and causes respiratory problems and other medical conditions.
The National Disaster Response Force  teamwith CBRN personnel at Vishakhapatnam was deployed immediately to support the State Government and local administration. The NDRF team carried out immediate evacuation of communities living in the immediate vicinity of the site. The specialized CBRN unit of NDRF from Pune and NEERI expert team from Nagpur, haveleft for Vishakhapatnam. Besides, DGHS will provide specialized medical advice to the medical practitioners on the ground.
The properties of the leaked compound, its impact, common symptoms among those exposed, first-aid measures,precautions, Do’s and Don’ts can be accessed here.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 177.17 Cr
More than 28.29 lakh Vaccine Doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.52%
11,499 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload currently stands at 1,21,881
AnchorWeekly Positivity Rate is presently at 1.36%
With the administration of more than 28.29 lakh Doses  vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 177.17 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
This has been achieved through 2,02,74,848 sessions. The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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1,04,01,394
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2nd Dose
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99,64,600
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41,53,359
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FLWs
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1,84,09,185
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2nd Dose
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1,74,37,383
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61,69,355
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Age Group 15-18 years
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5,46,26,590
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2nd Dose
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2,66,21,387
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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55,15,18,506
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2nd Dose
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44,25,41,964
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,22,28,106
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17,97,88,657
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12,63,72,223
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11,19,95,124
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95,40,546
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1,98,63,260
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23,598 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,22,70,482.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.52%.
11,499 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
India’s Active Caseload is presently at 1,21,881. Active cases constitute 0.28% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 11,36,133 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 76.57 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 1.36% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 1.01%.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘6.69% GS 2024’,  ‘7.10% GS 2029’,  ‘7.54% GS 2036’  ‘7.40% GS 2062’
The Government of India  has announced the sale  of  “6.69% Government Security 2024” for a notified amount of Rs 4,000 Crore  through price based auction using uniform price method,  “7.10% Government Security 2029” for a notified amount of Rs 6,000 Crore  through price based auction using uniform price method,  “7.54% Government Security 2036” for a notified amount of Rs 11,000 Crore  through price based auction using uniform price method and  “7.40% Government Security 2062” for a notified amount of Rs 9,000 Crore  through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 2,000 Crore against each security mentioned above. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on November 18, 2022 .
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on November 18, 2022. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on November 18, 2022  and payment by successful bidders will be on November 21, 2022 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Giorgia Meloni for leading her party Fratelli d'Itaia in Italian General Elections
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Giorgia Meloni for leading her party Fratelli d'Itaia in Italian General Elections.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"Congratulations @GiorgiaMeloni for leading your party @FratellidItalia to victory in the Italian general elections. We look forward to working together to strengthen our ties."
Ministry of Earth Sciences
VERY SEVERE CYCLONIC STORM “NIVAR”: Status @ 1900 Hrs
According to the latest report by Cyclone Warning Division of the India Meteorology Department, Delhi:
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1830 HRS IST OF 25-11-2020 / 1300 UTC OF 25.11.2020
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INTENSITY
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VERY SEVERE CYCLONIC STORM
WIND SPEED: 120-130 KMPH GUSTING TO 145 KMPH.
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LOCATION LATITUDE/LONGITUDE
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OVER SOUTHWEST BAY OF BENGAL NEAR LAT. 11.5°N AND LONG. 80.6°E, ABOUT:
- 95 KM EAST-SOUTHEAST OF CUDDALORE.
- 100 KM EAST-SOUTHEAST OF PUDUCHERRY.
- 170 KM SOUTH-SOUTHEAST OF CHENNAI.
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CENTRE MOVED WEST-NORTHWESTWARDS WITH A SPEED OF 13 KMPH DURING PAST 06 HOURS.
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OBSERVATIONS FROM THE COAST
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WIND-SPEED :
NAGAPATNAM-36, KARAIKAL-25, CUDDALORE-18, PUDUCHERRY-18 AND CHENNAI-18 KMPH.
RAINFALL  DURING 08:30 TO 1830 HOURS IST OF 25TH NOVEMBER 2020:
NAGAPATNAM-47, KARAIKAL-64, CUDDALORE-86,
PUDUCHERRY-69 AND CHENNAI-62
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FORECAST MOVEMENT, INTENSITY AND LANDFALL
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TO MOVE NORTHWESTWARDS AND CROSS TAMIL NADU AND PUDUCHERRY COASTS BETWEEN KARAIKAL AND MAMALLAPURAM AROUND PUDUCHERRY DURING MID-NIGHT OF 25TH AND EARLY HOURS OF 26TH NOVEMBER 2020 WITH WIND SPEED OF 120-130 KMPH GUSTING TO 145 KMPH.
Kindly download MAUSAM APP for location specific forecast & warning, MEGHDOOT APP for Agromet advisory and DAMINI APP for Lightning Warning.
For details kindly visit www.rsmcnewdelhi.imd.gov.in , www.mausam.imd.gov.in
President's Secretariat
President of India Launches Endowment Fund of Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, launched Endowment Fund of Indian Institute Technology Delhi at Rashtrapati Bhavan today .
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that endowments globally have become integral to the financial health of educational institutions over time. While we are still far from the size and importance of endowment funds of Institutions such as Harvard, Yale or Columbia, it is the right first step in this direction. By giving through endowments, alumni are not just giving to their institution but they are also supporting and nurturing future generations of learners.
The President said that the best way to honour a gift is to make the best use of it. In the latest QS World University ranking 2020, IIT Delhi was ranked at 182. There is a lot of scope for improvement if it aims to be one of the top institutes in the world. It needs to increase the number of faculty particularly faculty with international experience. Additionally, it needs to upgrade its infrastructure to ensure its campus, course content and research facilities are completely world class. He expressed hope the institute will make use of the valuable contribution from the alumni to bring changes in these areas.
The President said that throughout history our educational institutes have been the beacons of our culture. We have a tradition of universities showing the way for the people in society and enriching lives. He urged all to devote some amount of their time for the benefit of the not-so-fortunate sections of society by picking up any cause of their choice. He said that it can be the empowerment of the divyang, or rehabilitation of destitute women, or helping children in distress. The cause does not matter, only their will to make a difference does.
Click here to see President speech
Ministry of Defence
Western fleet wins the WNC Sailing Championship 2022
Mumbai, 7 October 2022
Western Naval Command  Sailing Championship 2022 was held from 01 to 06 Oct 22 at Indian Navy Watermanship Training Centre  in Colaba, Mumbai. The event saw competition in four classes of boats- ILCA 6 , ILCA 7 , BiC Nova and Laser Bahia.
Teams from the Maharashtra Naval Area, Mumbai Area, COMCOS , Western Fleet, Karnataka Naval Area and Goa Naval Area battled off the Sunk Rock Light House in winds ranging from 5-13 knots, to win the coveted WNC sailing championship trophy.
The competition consisted of a series of six races in the ILCA 6, ILCA 7 and BiC Nova classes, and a single round robin series in the Laser Bahia consisting of ten races in team and match racing. While the racing in ILCA 6, 7 and BiC Nova highlighted individual boat handling skills, it was the team and match racing that demonstrated comradeship, strategic acumen, sporting aggression and fine teamwork of the participants.
The Western Fleet won the team event and was followed on the podium by Goa Naval Area and COMCOS . Commodore Ashutosh Ridhorkar from HQWNC presented medals to winners during the closing ceremony held at INWTC  on 06 Oct 22.| PIB Mumbai | S.Tupe/D.Rane
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